Technical Project Manager Aerospace

As a Technical Project Manager you will join our team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.

You will play a key role in delivering engineering programmes across a dynamic project portfolio supporting both new product development and legacy programme activities. Operating within an integrated project environment you will take ownership of defined work packages ensuring delivery against quality cost and schedule objectives.

• Location: Luton
• On Site: 3 days a week
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Eligibility for UK Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of Engineering Work Packages ensuring delivery to Quality Cost and Schedule (QCD) targets
• Support delivery across a portfolio of programmes including development in-service and close-out activities
• Coordinate day-to-day activities within the Integrated Project Team (IPT)
• Manage project risks issues and actions ensuring timely resolution
• Track and report progress using project management tools and dashboards
• Collaborate closely with engineering supply chain and programme teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the project delivery function

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in technical project management within engineering environments
• Proven ability to manage work packages or sub-projects
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Strong understanding of project delivery principles (QCD risk management planning)
• Ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate across functions
• Experience using project management tools (e.g. MS Project Primavera or similar)

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Experience in aerospace defence or other complex engineering sectors
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery or programme support roles

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working within matrix organisations or portfolio-based delivery environments
• Familiarity with engineering development lifecycles
• Exposure to continuous improvement or PMO environments
• Understanding of regulated or safety-critical industries

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time